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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1975
Page
2
A reflective reminiscence recalling a prairie childhood, weekly allowances, streetcar rides to silent movies, Sunday family worship, neighborly food sharing, and school days. The author narrates courtship on the front porch, phonograph nights, first births, grandchildren, and albums that preserve memories across decades.
The article discusses a gradual U.S. shift to the metric system, noting school adoption in states like Illinois, Connecticut, New York, and California by 1976. It cites dual labeling on products, metric tools, and highway signs in kilometers, urging readers to start converting social and daily measurements to metric units.
Mohair Council of America schedules a 10 a.m. meeting on Friday January 24 at La Quinta Inn Loop 306 San Angelo Texas. Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C White is a tentative main speaker. Topics include mohair referendum April International Mohair Association updates and market survey report to Eastern Europe. Officers and directors will be elected for 1975 76 budget approved and promotion plans discussed. L D Bubba Whitehead and Sid Harkins assist in conducting the meeting.
Gillespie County fair stockholders approve a plan to sell the present fair grounds. Mrs Karen Crenwelge secretary of the Texas Cattlemen's Association asks Blue-Back Petition Workers to bring or mail endorsement forms this week and by early next week. Reports may be mailed or delivered to local officers or to Mrs Crenwelge at 105 West San Antonio Street Gon walang main office.
Gillespie County ASCS urges wool and unshorn lamb producers to file incentive payment applications by January 31, 1975 for 1974 sales. Payments depend on wool prices falling below 72 cents per pound, under the National Wool Act. Also notes progress on 1974 conservation cost share, disaster loss claims deadlines, and upcoming program notices.
Kerrville Veterans Administration Hospital plans continue growth into 1975 with a six bed ICU and a 20 bed respiratory unit. The 300 bed facility reports 4,000 annual admissions and over 14,000 outpatient visits, plus bids for central air and a potential 100 bed home nursing unit.
The Rural Heroism Award seeks a Texas rescuer of 1974 in farming or ranching crises. Nominations due February 15 to the Rural Heroism Award Committee, Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council in Waco. Last year’s winner was E. W. McMichael of Hooks for attempting to save a crop-duster pilot. Pine seedlings from Texas Forest Service Indian Mound Nursery are selling fast with prices $7.50 to $9.50 per thousand and a minimum order of 500 seedlings.
The Harper United Presbyterian Women Association met January 16 with 15 members and four visitors. Devotions by Mrs. Watkins Tarr on How To Pray followed by an Evangelism tape. Reports included treasurer on Manse floor refinishing and bids for cement work. Next meeting set for February 20 at Mrs. Tarr’s home.
Harper locals hosted several guests over the weekend with stops from New Braunfels Kerrville Fredericksburg and Cibolo. Attendees included Alton Leakey Jean Kramer and the Staudt and Kramer families along with Lee Schmidt visiting Mrs Alfred Kramer.
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